It is a hot summer day,and you feel thirsty.A friend gives you a glass of cold lemonade.How do you feel when you see the glass? Will you describe your feeling as happiness or as pleasure? I believe you will say it is a feeling of pleasure.There is a connection between these two kinds of feelings,and sometimes one causes the other,but they are not the same.Pleasure is a more dependent on the five senses while happiness is independent of them.
When you are happy,little unpleasant events usuallv do not disturb you.When you are unhappy,you feel as if everything is against you.You may compensate for it by eating chocolate and sweets because this gives you pleasure,yet you stay unhappy.A person may smoke cigarettes because it gives him pleasure,yet this does not make him happier,especiallv if he knows the fact that it is not good for his heahh.
The physical world is always in a changing state.At each moment a new thing is being created,changed,transformed and then destroyed.This is the normal state of things and no one can change it.If we stay still in a certain state,we are sure to experience unhappiness sooner or later.0n the other hand, if
we adjust to the environment,nothing can influence our moods.Then outer events have nothing to do with our inner joy of mind.
The room of the mind is filled with worry or fear.If you are free of thinking about them,the room has been emptied,and then you will see what is happening and experience it. When your mind stays quiet,you will see that happiness comes from the inside.
1.What does the underlined phrase”compensate for“in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?
A.to make a suitable payment for
B.to let out your anger for
C.to provide with a balancing effect for
D.to solve the problems for
2.According to the passage,in which of the following situations can you feel happy?
A.A friend gives you a glass of cold lemonade when you feel thirsty.
B.You eat chocolate and sweets when you feel as if everything is against you.
C.Smoke cigarettes even though you know the fact that it is not good for your health.
D.You are free from worry or fear when your mind stays quiet.
3.We call learn from the passage
A.happiness is more dependent on the five senses
B.pleasure sometimes arouses happiness
C.you feel happy when nothing around you changes in a certain state
D.you feel unhappy because you have to adjust to the environment
4.Which can be the best title for the passage? ]
A.Pleasure Leads to Happiness
B.Happiness Changes Us
C.Happiness Is Within Us
D. Stay a Quiet Mind
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
It is a hot summer day,and you feel thirsty.A friend gives you a glass of cold lemonade.How do you feel when you see the glass? Will you describe your feeling as happiness or as pleasure? I believe you will say it is a feeling of pleasure.There is a connection between these two kinds of feelings,and sometimes one causes the other,but they are not the same.Pleasure is a more dependent on the five senses while happiness is independent of them.
When you are happy,little unpleasant events usuallv do not disturb you.When you are unhappy,you feel as if everything is against you.You may compensate for it by eating chocolate and sweets because this gives you pleasure,yet you stay unhappy.A person may smoke cigarettes because it gives him pleasure,yet this does not make him happier,especiallv if he knows the fact that it is not good for his heahh.
The physical world is always in a changing state.At each moment a new thing is being created,changed,transformed and then destroyed.This is the normal state of things and no one can change it.If we stay still in a certain state,we are sure to experience unhappiness sooner or later.0n the other hand, if
we adjust to the environment,nothing can influence our moods.Then outer events have nothing to do with our inner joy of mind.
The room of the mind is filled with worry or fear.If you are free of thinking about them,the room has been emptied,and then you will see what is happening and experience it. When your mind stays quiet,you will see that happiness comes from the inside.
1.What does the underlined phrase”compensate for“in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?
A.to make a suitable payment for
B.to let out your anger for
C.to provide with a balancing effect for
D.to solve the problems for
2.According to the passage,in which of the following situations can you feel happy?
A.A friend gives you a glass of cold lemonade when you feel thirsty.
B.You eat chocolate and sweets when you feel as if everything is against you.
C.Smoke cigarettes even though you know the fact that it is not good for your health.
D.You are free from worry or fear when your mind stays quiet.
3.We call learn from the passage
A.happiness is more dependent on the five senses
B.pleasure sometimes arouses happiness
C.you feel happy when nothing around you changes in a certain state
D.you feel unhappy because you have to adjust to the environment
4.Which can be the best title for the passage? ]
A.Pleasure Leads to Happiness
B.Happiness Changes Us
C.Happiness Is Within Us
D. Stay a Quiet Mind
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It’s school time again! You’re probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and even a new school. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around for a little while. Let’s find out more about going to a new school.
Most teachers kick off the new school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the stuff you'll be doing that year. Some teachers give students a chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the class, too. When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over classroom rules and school rules so you’ll know what’s allowed and what’s not. Please pay close attention.
You might already know a lot of people in your classes on the first day, but it’s a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones that you don’t. Make the first move and you’ll be glad you did, and so will your new friend!
Seeing friends you haven't seen in a while can make the first day a good one. You can make the day feel special by wearing clothes that you really like. Maybe you got a great T-shirt on one of your vacations, or a pair of sneakers (运动鞋).It also can make you feel good to be prepared and have all the things you need, such as pencils, folders, and whatever else you’ll be needing. But make sure that you pack them the night before in case you don't have time in the morning.
1.The underlined phrase “kick off” in the second paragraph probably means“________.”
A. start B. study
C. find D. teach
2.The last paragraph mainly tell us about ________.
A. what to know about a new school
B. how to prepare for a new school
C. what to do on your first day of school
D. how to spend your first day of school
3.According to the passage you usually do everything on the first day of school except ________.
A. introduce yourself
B. learn about the school rules
C. make new friends
D. go over your new lessons
4.The main idea of the passage is ________.
A. how to be used to a new school quickly
B. how to make new friends in a new school
C. what to wear on the first day of the new school
D. what to prepare for the first day of the new school
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What ________ great fun it is to have a swim in a hot day in summer.
A .a B. the C. / D. of
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The summer is so hot and sticky, why would we want to sweat even more by exercising? Or is it just I who think like that? Sweat and clothes sticking to our bodies as we move make exercise seem rather uncomfortable. What can be done to fix it?
Researchers at MIT have come up with a solution. They’ve developed a workout suit with flaps that open as the wearer begins sweating. As the person cools off, the flaps shrink until they assume their original position.
Sounds cool, sounds practical. These flaps are lined with live, microbial ( 微生物的)cells. These cells can detect when the body is heating up too much, and in response, expand. It’s just as if they were working within any other organism, recognizing patterns of heating and cooling, then responding appropriately to maintain body temperature. It seems kind of strange to have living cells (that aren’t your own) on you, right? Not to fear, these cells have been believed safe. Plus, there’s a material in the suit that helps the flaps/cells hover ever so slightly above the exerciser's skin. The flaps start opening as soon as people start feeling warm and sweaty, and the bit of space between the suit and the skin helps develop that feeling of cool and refreshing air as they move. For more information about flaps, click here.
According to Gadgetify.com, researchers have also been working to apply this technology to running shoes as well. Moisture-responsive workout clothing has the potential to revolutionize sport fashion industry. People can stay drier, cooler and fresher at the end of the workout, which sounds better than leaving the gym with a trail of sweat and a red face. It’s possible that the comfort of these suits can make people enjoy exercising more and exercise with more intensity.
1.What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?
A.To introduce the topic. B.To show his dislike of summer.
C.To give an example. D.To tell of his dream.
2.What can’t be learned from the passage?
A.When a person doesn’t sweat, the flaps will come to its original position.
B.The flaps themselves can float slightly around the exerciser’s skin.
C.When a person sweats, the flaps will expand.
D.The flaps are essential to cooling exercisers down.
3.What’s mainly talked about in the last paragraph?
A.The influence of the technology. B.The efficiency of the technology.
C.Different reviews on the technology. D.Author’s attitude to the technology.
4.Where does the essay come from?
A.Magazine B.Newspaper
C.Brochure D.Website
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---The sun is shining today. I am hot and _______ go swimming.
--- It’s the same with me.
A. feel like B. would rather C. would like to D. prefer
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Summer is hot. One of the best ways to cool off on a hot summer day is to jump into a swimming pool. Swimming is great exercise, and .trip to a pool or beach is a good way to have fun with friends. But swimming can also be dangerous, so it's important to stay safe as you do it. 1.
Swim only in areas set for swimming.
Don't swim unless there is a lifeguard on duty. If you're on a beach near the ocean, this is especially important. In some places, fast currents(急流)can sweep swimmers away without warning. 2.
Be careful when diving into the water headfirst.
3.In natural water, don't dive unless you know that the water is deep enough. Or you could hit your head on the bottom, causing injury or death.
Make sure you have a partner with you.
Nobody knows what will happen while you swimming. 4.In this situation, a few seconds can make a big difference.
5.
Kids who don't know how to swim should wear life jackets. But by themselves they are not enough, so an adult should always be present. If you have a pool at home, put a fence around it in case children fall in. And if a child disappears, check the pool first.
A. We can benefit much from swimming.
B. Pay close attention to children's safety.
C. Most pools have deep ends where diving is safe.
D. Here are a few things you can do to swim safely.
E. So if a sign says “no swimming”, please take care.
F. Be sure to remember emergency telephone number.
G. If something goes wrong, you can get help from that person as soon as possible.
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On a hot summer’s day Jonathan and his classmates were anxiously sitting in their classroom, waiting for the final bell of the day to sound. Jonathan prayed that the bell would ring soon, because he wanted to quickly run home before the three huge, fat, smelly bullies (地痞) could see him. Every day the three bullies would wait there for an innocent school kid to tease and bully.
The moment the bell sounded, Jonathan rushed out with his bag. He sped off across the school field and out onto the walkway. However, all of his effort was useless because leaning on a fence were the three bullies.
Jonathan thought about crossing the street next to him, but it would be too risky. So he hid behind a small bush in hope that the three would leave. But he moved too quickly and was seen by one of the bullies. They approached him then.
One bully grabbed Jonathan by the collar of his shirt and grabbed the money out of Jonathan’s pocket and put it into his own.
“G-Give it back”, Jonathan weakly said.
“G-G-Give it b-back”, mocked (为了取笑而模仿) the bully. The other two bullies laughed.
Beside them was a small dirty stream.
“Let’s throw him in there”, said one of the bullies.
Then they threw Jonathan into the stream and walked off down the walkway. Jonathan shakily picked himself up out of the creek and continued his walk home with his head down and tears in his eyes. He dared not cry because he knew boys didn’t cry.
Jonathan arrived at his house where his mother was waiting outside the front door with an angry look on her face.
“Why are you so late and dirty?” she asked curiously.
“I slipped”, he quietly replied.
1.Why did Jonathan run home immediately after school?
A. Because his mother was strict with him.
B. Because he was afraid of his mother.
C. Because he had to escape being bullied
D. Because he didn’t like to go to school.
2.How did the bullies find Jonathan?
A. They ran after him till they caught up with him.
B. They waited on Jonathan’s way home by chance.
C. One of the bullies noticed Jonathan hiding himself.
D. Jonathan was given away by one of his classmates.
3.Jonathan didn’t tell the truth to his mother because ______.
A. he felt ashamed after being bullied
B. he wanted to be considered a boy
C. he didn’t dare to tell it to his mother
D. he was not allowed to play in the creek
4.The story is about ______.
A. trouble during a boy’s growing up
B. development of a boy’s heart
C. the way of a boy’s going home
D. a boy’s learning from life
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends and share good food. You may want to set a pretty table and create a welcoming atmosphere, but without spending weeks preparing for the big night. Follow these steps for a stylish summer party.
Choose a color plan
The season itself can inspire the color plan, such as nature-inspired hues like ocean blues and grassy greens. One item may also inspire the rest of the party, such as these napkins.1.
Use cotton for table cloth
Instead of searching for just the right table cloth, head to your local cotton store where the options are endless. 2.? No problem! Use pinking shears(花齿剪)to cut your table cloth and napkins to size.
Bring the inside out
Summer design tips often include the saying, “Bring the Outside In.” Well, for outdoor summer entertaining, bring the inside out! Get outside for your summer gathering.3. Create a welcoming environment by brining décor items inside your home out to your event.
4.
No summer party is complete without greenery. Choosing an all-green for your centerpieces provides the casual feel of summer. Grocery store Eucalyptus sprigs create the perfect summer centerpiece, but something form your yrd works just as well!
Create simple and stylish place cards
Place cards make you guests feel welcome, but you do not want to spend all day making complex name labels! Instead, choose a thick paper that fits your color plan. Cut a 4-inch square and fold it in half. 5. .
Now the table is set, the lounge is ready, and all that’s left for you to do is enjoy your guests!
A. Does it look beautiful after designing
B. Use green plants instead of flowers
C. Don’t have time or know how to sew
D. Write each person’s name in gold paint pen
E. Go to a nearby store to buy some green plants
F. Once you make a decision, begin gathering your items
G. There is something magical about entertaining out in nature
高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
Girls can easily get sad. If your friend is feeling blue and calls you, what will you do? Here are some tips on how you can make her smile again.
Listen to her. When people feel sad, they often have the feeling of needing to be heard. So, listen carefully to what she is saying and do nothing else. Your friend will surely thank you for being the shoulder she can cry on.
Once you are done with listening, you can offer some advice or remain silent and let her feel everything and let it all out by crying. As a friend, you might think you should give her some advice. But if you have no idea about what to say, just remain silent and be there for her.
In order to be able to help your friend in need, don’t be sad for yourself. How can you help your friend when you are also feeling down?
A hug can make a difference in the word. It makes you feel warm and special. A hug makes you feel safe. So give your friend a hug when she needs it the most.
Spend more time with your friend who wants to be happy. Do things together like washing dishes, cleaning, or going out for fun. The more time you spend together, the stronger your friendship will become.
Sometimes, it is much better that you avoid a crying friend in your life. But by doing so, you are also keeping your friend at a distance and will make her wonder if you are her true friend. If you are there when she needs you, your friendship will be much stronger.
1.The writer wrote this passage mainly to tell us_______.
A.why girls can easily get sad. |
B.what to do when we are sad. |
C.how to make new friends with girls. |
D.how to make a sad female friend happy again. |
2.According to Paragraph 2, when a female friend is sad, what should we do?
A.We should ask her why she feels sad. |
B.We should say something nice to her. |
C.We should spend time listening to her. |
D.We should give her some good advice. |
3.We can learn from the passage that______.
E. Hugging a sad friend can make you feel warm and special.
F. Your sad friend may feel much better if you also sad.
G. It’s not a good idea to be silent facing a sad friend.
H. Giving a hug to a sad friend is very helpful.
4.In paragraph 6, the writer mainly suggests that we_____.
I. spend more time with your friend.
J. help our friends with their housework
K. spend time with our friends everyday
L. ask our friends to take part in activities
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
On a hot summer day in late August, I sought shade and a cool drink at a waterfront café on a Greek island. Over a hundred degrees in 1air. Crowded. Tempers(脾气)of both the tourists and waiters had 2to meet the situation, making it a rather quarrelsome environment(环境)
At the table next to mine sat an attractive, 3 couple, waiting for 4. They held hands, whispered, kissed, and laughed. Suddenly they stood, picked up their 5 and stepped together 6 the edge of where they were sitting to place the table in the sea water. The man stepped 7for the two chairs. He politely 8his lady in the knee-deep water and then sat down himself. All people around laughed and cheered.
9 appeared. He paused for just a second, walked into the water to 10 the table and take their 11, and then walked back to the 12 cheers of the rest of his 13. Minutes later he returned carrying a bottle of wine and two glasses. Without pausing, he went 14 into the water to 15 the wine. The couple toasted(祝酒)each other, the waiter and the crowd. And the crowd 16 by cheering and throwing flowers to them. Three other tables 17 to have lunch in the water. The place was now filled with laughter.
One doesn’t step into water in one’s best summer clothes. Why not?
Customers are not served 18 . Why not?
Sometimes one should consider 19 the line of convention(常规)and enjoy 20 to the fullest.
1. A.fresh B.cool C.still D.thin
2. A.managed B.expected C.attempted D.risen
3. A.lonely B.curious C.well-dressed D.bad-tempered
4. A.cheers B.service C.attention D.flowers
5. A.metal table B.empty bottle C.chairs D.bags
6. A.on B.off C.around D.along
7. A.outside B.forward C.down D.back
8. A.led B.seated C.watched D.received
9. A.The manager B.A friend C.A waiter D.The servant
10. A.set B.wash C.remove D.check
11. A.menu B.bill C.food D.order
12. A.loud B.anxious C.familiar D.final
13. A.tourists B.customers C.fellows D.assistants
14. A.at last B.in time C.once more D.as well
15. A.change B.drink C.sell D.serve
16. A.replied B.insisted C.agreed D.understood
17. A.prepared B.joined in C.settled up D.continued
18. A.with pleasure B.in the café C.in the sea D.with wine
19. A.following B.keeping C.limiting D.crossing
20. A.life B.wine C.lunch D.time
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